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19 th c. French Steamer Trunk as Coffee Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful steamer trunk made in France at the end of the 19 th c. Decorated with Hotel labels
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1890s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920s Steamer Wardrobe Travel Trunk Made by Mendel Tourist
By Mendel Tourist
Located in Buffalo, NY
canvas wardrobe steamer cabin trunk with leather trim and brass accents, in the Louis Vuitton style, with
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Fine Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Stenciled Marking, “Shoes”
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk circa 1930-1939 with classic printed canvas, leather and brass
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Damier Malle Courrier Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
competitor's trunk could be easily stacked and in 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with trianon
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1890s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique Carriage Trunk, English, Steel, Railway, Steamer, Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage trunk. An English, steel railway or steamer chest, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Steel

Antique Shipwrights Chest, English, Pine, Maritime, Steamer, Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Shipwright's chest. An English, pine maritime tool or steamer trunk and dating
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Trunk, English, Pine, Carriage Chest, Steamer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique trunk. An English, pine carriage chest or steamer trunk, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Compact Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Hard Luggage Suitcase Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique compact wardrobe steamer trunk travel luggage suitcase. Item features nice smaller more
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Early 1900s American American Colonial Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Metal

Antique Leather and Brass Steamer Trunk c.1880-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique trunk wrapped with leather on wood and brass locks. Solid wood straps with brass corners studded with brass nail heads. All luggage sold separately. CREATOR Un...
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very elegant Louis Vuitton trunk featuring the rare and sought after damier or checker, black steel trim and side handles, brass locks and brass and stamped studs. Old tags. Wood sla...
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1890s French Antique Steamer Trunks

1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual orange Vuittonite canvas courrier trunk has got all leather trim and handles, all brass stamped LV studs and brass locks. iI has a beautiful original warm orange patina....
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1910s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1869, where the very first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the beginning of a long story… Today
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Rigid Canvas Travel Trunk, Steamer Trunk on Wheels
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large vintage rigid canvas travel trunk, steamer trunk on wheels. A very useful decorative
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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Antique Steamer Trunk with Inside Tray and Compartments, circa 1890
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Steamer trunk with wood, leather, brass and canvas. The trunk, with small original castors and the
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1890s North American Late Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Early Steamer Trunk, circa 1870
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
famous monogram or damier canvas covered trunks and would make a great addition to any collection
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19th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Steamer Trunk, Nautical, Maritime Travel Case, ANCSL, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather nautical or maritime travel case
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Vintage 1920s Adastra Koffer Canvas German Immigrant Steamer Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1920's era Steamer Trunk made by Adastra for the renowned Waldbauer, "Royal Purveyor" of
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Nickel

Moynat Trunk with Checkers Pattern, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice black and grey "damier" pattern canvas as well as
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Shipping Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, pine and iron travel or shipping chest, dating
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Late 19th Century British Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Pine

Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare shoe case, steamer trunk for shoes steam punk This is a very rare piece for the
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Late 19th Century English Steampunk Antique Steamer Trunks

19th Century American “M Cherry” Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century American “M Cherry” Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk A very useful decorative travel
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Early Checkerboard Canvas Exterior circa 1890
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with early checkerboard canvas exterior, S/N 44780, circa
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Late 19th Century Antique Steamer Trunks

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Early Checkerboard Canvas Exterior circa 1890
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with early checkerboard canvas exterior, S/N 44780, circa
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Late 19th Century Antique Steamer Trunks

1910s Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Trunk Travel Steamer Ship Luggage
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. "These trunks were the very best, right at the top with Louis Vuitton, Goyard, and M. M. Secor. This
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1900 s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features solid brass main lock, Louis
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
into the canvas. This example dates to circa 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. With its
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19th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Canvas Oak Metal Banded
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian banded oak steamer trunk, chest or luggage. Measure: 28".  
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19th Century Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Metal

Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Deco Design, Circa 1920 s
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Savannah, GA
Hartmann cushion top Wardrobe steamer trunk Gibraltarized deco design, Circa 1920's.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Leather

Antique 1920s Aux Etats Unis French Steamer Courier or Malle Trunk
By Louis Vuitton, Aux Etats Unis
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique 1920s Aux Etats Unis French steamer courier or malle trunk. Has the original hand-painted
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large LV embossed leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton stamped b...
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1910s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1890s Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual because it features tissé canvas. It has got black steel trim, side handles and brass locks. All brass stamped Louis Vuitton studs. It has g...
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1890s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Pine, Iron, Carriage Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, pine and iron bound mail or railway carriage chest
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Pine

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Metal

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped LV solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles.It wears customized painted stripes to ad...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk features stenciled canvas, deep black lozine trim, engraved LV black steel side handles, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock and clasps as well as L...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive 1930s Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims, brass LV stamped locks and studs. It has got a beautiful warm patina. Customized paint...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk by Drew and Son Picadilly
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks. Concerning its interior,it is very unusual because it is a hat trunk as well as a shoe trunk.Ind...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Leather

1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton cabin trunk features stenciled LV monogram canvas, LV stamped brass locks and studs, brass corners ,leather side handles and lozine trim. Inside is all ...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features the very sought after orange canvas , Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, studs and latches as well as beautiful large side ha...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent little Louis Vuitton courrier trunk features the very sought after orange canvas , Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, studs and latches as well as beautiful la...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique circa 1920 s Pakawa Steamer Wardrobe Trunk or Chest Totally Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Pakawa wardrobe steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk designed for luxury
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Steel

1920s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 90 Cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ratrod Leather Rumble Box Trunk Steamer Luggage Model T Ford Rolls Royce
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, heft, and the construction this Trunk is believed to be a leather clad Rumblebox, not steamer Luggage
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Leather

A Vintage Brass and Bound Canvas Travel Steamer Trunk A very useful decorative
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Brass and Bound Canvas Travel Steamer Trunk A very useful decorative suitcase or travel
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1880s Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 70 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice little Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles. It wears customized pa...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920 s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920 s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique circa 1900 Oak Iron Zink Lined Steamer Travel Trunk Ideal Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bounded steamer travel trunk with zinc lining A very decorative and versatile trunk, ideally suited as
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920 s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920 s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , black steel trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock and and steel clasps, as well as black steel ...
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Materials

Brass, Steel

LOUIS VUITTON "Lady s Trunk" c.1920 s LV Monogram Canvas Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
steamer trunk. Featured in "Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks". This trunk was owned by Mrs. Paul Healy
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunks

Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Monogram Travel Case Early 20th C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
contact 1stdibs directly prior to purchase** Here's an impressive Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunks

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Antique Steamer Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique steamer trunks available for sale. Each of these unique antique steamer trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of antique steamer trunks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial antique steamer trunks are consistently popular styles. Many antique steamer trunks are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company produced popular antique steamer trunks that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You

Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Steamer Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

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